Maricopa AZ market report
Maricopa Arizona Real Estate Market Report: October 2026
Market data area: Maricopa area.
Maricopa Arizona real estate key facts
- The median single-family sale price in the Maricopa area is $335,000, 2.3% lower than $342,900 a year earlier.
- 115 single-family homes sold in the latest month of closings, and they spent 87 days on market.
- Inventory equals 4.9 months of supply, which makes the area a balanced market.
- 304 Maricopa listings across the Maricopa area cut their price in the latest month, up 16.0% from a year earlier.
- This Maricopa AZ market report covers Maricopa homes for sale and Maricopa new construction, updated monthly.
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Maricopa Arizona real estate snapshot: October 2026
This Maricopa Arizona real estate report covers every number that moves a price in Maricopa: closings, pending sales, inventory and time on market for single-family homes. Whether you are browsing Maricopa homes for sale, comparing new construction, or getting ready to sell, start here.
| Latest month, single‑family | Year earlier | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342,900 | $335,000 | -2.3% |
| Average sale price | $357,631 | $356,096 | -0.4% |
| Closed sales | 143 | 115 | -19.6% |
| Pending sales | 146 | 90 | -38.4% |
| New listings | 210 | 198 | -5.7% |
| Homes for sale | 727 | 684 | -5.9% |
| Listings with price cuts (all homes) | 262 | 304 | +16.0% |
| Days on market | 99 | 87 | -12.1% |
| Share of list price received | 99.5% | 99.3% | -0.2 pts |
| Months of supply | 4.9 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
The price-cut row includes condos and townhomes.
The worry: Sellers often ask how much it costs to sell a house in Arizona, and the list price alone does not answer it. The fix: Your net depends on price, concessions and closing costs, so get a written price opinion and a net sheet from a full-time listing agent.
Year to date in Maricopa Arizona real estate: 1,296 homes closed at a $347,100 median, versus 1,352 at $355,000 a year earlier, so fewer homes have sold at a lower median than last year.
What it means for buyers
You have leverage, but it is real. Sellers still received 99.3% of asking, so build your offer from closed sales on your street, not from list prices. Your full-time Maricopa buyer’s agent pulls those comps before every offer. In the latest month, 304 Maricopa listings cut their price, up 16.0% from a year earlier, so start your search of Maricopa homes for sale with those.
What it means for sellers
With pending sales down 38.4%, fewer buyers are writing offers, and pricing on day one decides your net. Start with a real price opinion for your Maricopa home, then compare plans from a full-time listing agent in your zip. 304 Maricopa listings cut their price in the latest month, up 16.0% from a year earlier; pricing right on day one keeps you off that list.
Here is what the October 2026 Maricopa Arizona real estate numbers mean for your next move.
October 2026 Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: Base every offer on recent closed comps rather than asking prices: sellers took 99.3% of list in the latest month. Start with the homes that have been listed longest, and have a dedicated buyer’s agent check the comps before you offer.
- Sellers: Across the Maricopa area, homes are taking 87 days to sell and pending sales are down 38.4% from a year earlier, so use this Maricopa AZ market report to set your list price from closed sales, then interview a full-time Maricopa listing agent.
- New construction buyers: None of the builder offers we confirmed for Maricopa communities in October is still open, so ask us which current offers apply; our builder incentives notes explain what to compare. Compare every Maricopa new construction community on our Arizona new construction map and register with your own agent first.
- Out-of-state buyers: Get a dedicated agent touring Maricopa homes for sale on video before you fly in. We walk the street, the HOA and the commute for you on a live call, so your trip is for the final two or three homes.
The worry: Buyers and sellers both search who pays closing costs in Arizona. The fix: The purchase contract decides it, and seller concessions can shift costs, so ask for an estimated settlement statement before you sign; a full-time listing agent or buyer’s agent negotiates those terms.
How to read this Maricopa AZ market report
Months of supply is how long current listings would last at today’s sales pace; under 3 favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced. Pending sales are homes under contract, the earliest sign of where closings go next. Share of list price shows how much room buyers are negotiating. Read the three together before you set a price or write an offer.
What else moved this month
Across Maricopa Arizona real estate, closed sales fell 19.6% to 115 while new listings fell 5.7% to 198, and homes for sale were down 5.9% from a year earlier. The average sale price of $356,096 sits above the $335,000 median because higher-priced homes pull the average up, so the typical home costs closer to the median than the headline average suggests.
12-month Maricopa Arizona real estate trend: single-family median sale price
The chart above tracks the Maricopa Arizona real estate single-family median month by month.
Over the past 12 months, single-family medians in Maricopa Arizona real estate ranged from $335,000 to $359,990, a $24,990 band. The latest month closed at $335,000, down from $350,000 the month before and 2.3% below the same month a year earlier. Month-to-month medians move with the mix of homes that close, so read the line, not one point. Each month this Maricopa AZ market report adds the newest closings to the line.
What a pricing mistake costs in Maricopa
Maricopa sellers received 99.3% of asking in the latest month, about $2,300 under list on a $335,000 home, before any concessions. Sellers who priced right closed in about 87 days; sellers who guessed are still sitting, cutting and handing leverage to the buyer. Buyers face the mirror image: overpay by 5% on a $335,000 home and you start $16,750 behind before your first payment. That is why we put a dedicated full-time local agent on every Maricopa Arizona real estate move.
DON’T make a $100,000 mistake and hire a part-time or out-of-area agent.
Here is how that mistake happens with Maricopa Arizona real estate:
- Pricing against the wrong comps. A blended-ZIP median or a different subdivision is not your home’s market. Sellers in the Maricopa area received 99.3% of asking in the latest month; misread the comps by 5% on a $335,000 home and that is $16,750.
- Missing an HOA, floodplain or airport issue. HOA rules, a mapped floodplain or an airport noise or flight-path area can change a home’s value. Check any address on the Pinal County Flood Control District “Am I in a Floodplain?” page before you are under contract, and have your agent pull the official airport disclosure maps.
- Losing negotiation leverage. 304 Maricopa listings cut their price in the latest month. Seller concessions and builder incentives are negotiated, and a weak first offer or counter can leave thousands on the table.
- Registering with a builder alone. Giving a builder your name on the first model visit, before you have your own new construction agent, can forfeit your own representation.
Work with a dedicated full-time local agent: a full-time buyer’s agent if you are buying, or a full-time seller’s agent if you are selling.
Maricopa homes for sale by zip code
Maricopa Arizona real estate covers about 42 square miles in Pinal County, south of the Gila River Indian Community and next to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, with State Route 347 as the main road north to Interstate 10 and the Valley.
Maricopa homes for sale: what each part of the city offers
East Maricopa: 85138
The original master-planned communities, City Hall and Copper Sky Regional Park, with the shortest drive to State Route 347.
West Maricopa: 85139
Newer subdivisions and the bulk of current building, toward the Ak-Chin Indian Community and State Route 238.
Ask us for single-family comps on your exact street before you write an offer on Maricopa homes for sale or set a list price.
Maricopa Arizona real estate neighborhoods to know
Zip codes tell you price. Neighborhoods tell you how it feels to live there. These are the Maricopa Arizona real estate names our agents hear most from buyers.
- Rancho El Dorado. One of the first large master-planned communities in the city, with parks and established homes.
- Province. An age-restricted community with a clubhouse and single-level homes.
- Senita. A master-planned community with parks and trails.
- Tortosa. A master-planned community with newer homes and parks.
- Newer subdivisions. Several builders are adding Maricopa Arizona real estate on the west side, so ask us which communities have homes ready now.
Every Maricopa Arizona real estate neighborhood above behaves differently when prices soften. Ask us how the last three months of sales played out in the exact community you are considering.
Maricopa Arizona real estate: new construction
Maricopa new construction communities checked October 2026
Four Maricopa new construction communities were listed with a published base price on their builders’ own sites when we checked on October 11, 2026, from The Overlook Collection at Palomino Ranch by Century Communities (from $289,990) to The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado by Century Communities (from $374,990). Builders change prices and phases often, so ask us which homes and lots are available in the area you want. Compare them on the statewide new construction subdivisions map, and have a new construction buyer’s agent register you before your first model visit.
| Community | Builder | Address or area | Type | From (base price) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook Collection at Palomino Ranch | Century Communities | Maricopa, 85139 | Single-family | From $289,990 |
| Rancho Mirage Estates | Century Communities | Maricopa, 85138 | Single-family | From $309,990 |
| The Foothills Collection at Palomino Ranch | Century Communities | Maricopa, 85139 | Single-family | From $339,990 |
| The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado | Century Communities | Maricopa, 85138 | Single-family | From $374,990 |
The worry: New-build buyers search Arizona closing costs for buyers, and builder incentives are often tied to those costs. The fix: Compare each incentive in writing against the base price and lot premium with your own new construction agent, registered before your first visit.
Remember: never give a builder your name or register at the sales office before you have your own agent, or in most cases you lose the chance to have independent representation. Contact Arizona Homes and Condos Realty to be represented by a dedicated full-time new construction agent who represents only YOU, not the builder.
“From” prices are the lowest base price each builder published on its own site on October 11, 2026. They exclude lot premiums, options, upgrades and incentives, and they change often. Where a builder publishes only a range such as “from the $600s,” we show its wording.
Builder incentives checked October 2026
Builders selling in Maricopa publish their offers on their own websites. Most apply only to select quick move-in homes and only when you finance with the builder’s in-house loan program. None of the offers we confirmed for Maricopa communities in our October check is still open, so ask us which current offers apply to the homes you like. Compare every community on our Arizona new construction subdivisions map, and get your own new construction agent before your first model visit, as the reminder above explains.
Builder offers change often, many have limited funds, and all are subject to the builder’s terms and loan approval. We remove an offer once its end date passes. Compare the APR, not the headline rate.
How to read builder incentives
- Rate buydown. The builder pays to lower your interest rate. A permanent buydown lowers the rate for the life of the loan. A temporary buydown (such as a 2/1) lowers it for only a year or two, then your payment rises. An adjustable-rate offer is fixed only for its first few years.
- Points baked into the rate. A low advertised rate is often bought with discount points. When the builder pays them, they come out of money that could have cut the price; when you pay them, they show up in your closing costs. The APR captures the points, which is why it is the better number to compare.
- Closing-cost credit. A dollar amount the builder puts toward your loan and title costs at closing. It cannot be taken as cash, and loan programs cap how much a seller can contribute.
- Price cut. A lower sale price lowers your loan, your down payment and your property taxes for as long as you own the home.
- The in-house loan catch. Almost every rate and credit above requires the builder’s in-house loan program. Builders state that their loan program is optional, but if you use your own loan officer you usually lose the incentive. Get a quote on the same home from an independent loan officer so you can see whether the “free” incentive is being paid for in the price or the loan terms.
Your own agent compares these Maricopa new construction offers community by community and pushes back on lot premiums and upgrade pricing.
Never walk into a Maricopa model home without your own agent
The sales agent in a Maricopa new construction model is paid by the builder and represents the builder, not you. That friendly guest register can quietly decide who represents you, and many builders will not let you add your own agent after your first visit or first sign-in.
The other version: your own full-time agent registers you before you set foot in the model, compares that builder’s incentives with every Maricopa new-build community above, pushes back on lot premiums and upgrade markups, and arranges independent inspections before the drywall goes up. Our fee on new construction is typically paid by the builder. In the latest month the citywide single-family median was $335,000; compare any base price with nearby resales once lot premiums and options are added. For more, read our Arizona new construction buyer guide.
Which cities near Maricopa should buyers compare against?
Maricopa sits in Pinal County; compare Maricopa Arizona real estate with every city in our Pinal County guide. Times are approx. drive time from Maricopa City Hall (Civic Center Plaza), no traffic, by our routing to each city’s mapped center.
How Maricopa compares with its neighbors
Many Maricopa buyers also tour Casa Grande, Chandler, Ahwatukee and Sun Lakes before they decide, so we track each of those markets every month alongside Maricopa Arizona real estate. Maricopa sits across the Gila River Indian Community from the Valley, so the State Route 347 commute often decides the purchase.
Selling in one Valley city and buying in another? Timing both sides is where movers lose money. One full-time agent can line up your sale and purchase so you are not carrying two mortgages or rushing into the wrong home. Maricopa Arizona real estate ranges from established master plans to new builds on the west side.
Buying Maricopa Arizona real estate this fall: a 5-step plan
This plan turns the Maricopa Arizona real estate data above into steps for your purchase.
- Set your number from closed sales, not list prices. Maricopa sellers received 99.3% of asking in the latest month. On a $335,000 home that is about $2,300 of room, so build your offer around recent closings on your street.
- Pick the zip before the house. Maricopa Arizona real estate prices vary from established master-planned homes on the east side to newer homes on the west side. Narrow your search to the area that fits your commute and budget.
- Target homes that have sat. With 87 days on market and pending sales down 38.4%, Maricopa homes for sale that have sat for several weeks are where sellers listen. Our team flags those listings the day they cross that line.
- Check city limits, HOA rules and school boundaries. Maricopa is served mainly by the Maricopa Unified School District, and some Maricopa mailing addresses sit in unincorporated Pinal County outside city limits. These details change taxes, police, fire and schools for any Maricopa Arizona real estate purchase.
- Put a full-time agent on your side. Tell us your goal in 60 seconds with the form below, and a dedicated full-time Maricopa buyer’s agent who works your part of the city gets back to you.
Selling Maricopa Arizona real estate this fall: 4 pricing moves that work
- Price for today, not last spring. Over 12 months, the single-family median for Maricopa Arizona real estate moved between $335,000 and $359,990. Pricing above what recent closings support invites price cuts. We price from recent closings near you, not from online estimates.
- Win the first two weeks. With 684 Maricopa Arizona real estate listings and 90 pending, buyers compare everything. Photos, repairs and price need to be right on day one.
- Know your real competition. On the east side, resale houses compete with each other on updates, lot size and HOA amenities. On the west side, resales also compete with builders offering new homes and incentives nearby, so price Maricopa Arizona real estate against the same community first.
- Negotiate the net, not the price. Concessions can matter as much as the sale price, and a full-time Maricopa listing agent protects the number you actually walk away with.
Maricopa Arizona real estate: seasonal ownership and 55+ communities
Seasonal ownership and 55+ communities
Maricopa has age-restricted living in Province, a distinct slice of Maricopa Arizona real estate, with a clubhouse and single-level homes. Ask us which HOAs suit seasonal owners, and compare 55+ options in nearby Sun Lakes. If you’re relocating, see our Arizona relocation guide.
Buying to rent or hold
Maricopa rental demand follows jobs in Chandler, Phoenix and Casa Grande, but HOA rental caps and new builds nearby matter, so check them first. Before you buy a rental, confirm the HOA rental rules and city licensing for the exact address. Already own one? We offer $99-a-month flat-fee property management, and we help investors plan an Arizona 1031 exchange inside the 45-day and 180-day windows.
Why Maricopa movers choose our team
- 99 city reports, 15 county guides. Beyond this Maricopa AZ market report, we publish market reports for 99 Arizona cities and communities and all 15 Arizona counties, so your agent sees how Maricopa Arizona real estate compares with every nearby market.
- Full-time agents only. Never a part-timer, never a call center. Here is why full-time matters.
- Real numbers, not robot estimates. Pricing in this Maricopa AZ market report comes from actual Maricopa closings, not an automated value. See why online estimates get Arizona homes wrong.
- Local knowledge. Which HOAs cap rentals, which lots back to a busy road or the rail line, and how long the State Route 347 drive really takes at rush hour: our agents know the difference between Rancho El Dorado and Tortosa, Senita and Province, and price Maricopa Arizona real estate accordingly.
Living in Maricopa: schools, city services and jobs
Maricopa is home to 78,362 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate (linked in Maricopa market drivers).
Nearby schools
Source: Arizona State Board of Education FY2025 A-F letter grades, Arizona Department of Education final FY2025 file; school detail on Arizona School Report Cards. Grades served and school ZIPs from the National Center for Education Statistics school search. Verify attendance boundaries with the district.
The worry: Buyers search Arizona school grades, then learn that the closest school is not always the one assigned to an address. The fix: Use the FY2025 grades below as a starting point and confirm the attendance boundary with the district; your buyer’s agent checks it for the exact address.
| District serving Maricopa addresses | FY2025 district grade | Schools graded | Where it serves Maricopa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Unified School District | B | 11 | 10 graded schools with a Maricopa address (85138, 85139) |
| Mobile Elementary District | C | 1 | 1 graded schools with a Maricopa address (85139) |
Top elementary schools. Among district schools with Maricopa addresses, the highest FY2025 K-8 scores belong to Pima Butte Elementary School (Maricopa Unified School, A, 85.56), Santa Rosa Elementary School (Maricopa Unified School, B, 79.52), Santa Cruz Elementary School (Maricopa Unified School, B, 73.26).
Top high schools. District high schools with Maricopa addresses are led by Maricopa High School (Maricopa Unified School, B, 67.81), Desert Sunrise High School (Maricopa Unified School, B, 54.59).
Maricopa High School
67.81 total points and a graduation-rate score of 9.08 of 10. School address in 85139.
ADE B67.81 pointsGrad-rate score 9.08Desert Sunrise High School
54.59 total points. School address in 85138.
ADE B54.59 pointsPima Butte Elementary School
85.56 total points. School address in 85138.
ADE A85.56 pointsSanta Rosa Elementary School
79.52 total points. School address in 85138.
ADE B79.52 pointsSanta Cruz Elementary School
73.26 total points. School address in 85138.
ADE B73.26 pointsLegacy Traditional School – Maricopa
86.72 total points. School address in 85138. Charter schools are open enrollment, with no attendance zone.
ADE A86.72 pointsOpen enrollmentHeritage Academy Maricopa
77.73 hybrid total points and a graduation-rate score of 10.00 of 10. School address in 85138. Charter schools are open enrollment, with no attendance zone.
ADE A77.73 pointsGrad-rate score 10.00Open enrollmentNotable charters with Maricopa campuses. Legacy Traditional School – Maricopa (Legacy Traditional School – Maricopa, A, 86.72), Heritage Academy Maricopa (Heritage Academy Maricopa, Inc., A, 77.73), Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (Leading Edge Academy Maricopa, B, 76.25), Sequoia Pathway Academy (Edkey, Inc. – Sequoia Pathway Academy, B, 68.23).
Grades are neutral public information and one of many factors a household may weigh. We do not recommend or discourage any area based on school data.
Maricopa crime data and police coverage: October 2026
The worry: A common search is which Arizona city has the lowest crime rate, but city rankings mix different sources and methods. The fix: Read the sourced figures below side by side and look up the exact address; a local buyer’s agent can tour the street with you at different hours.
2 public sources cover crime in Maricopa, each with its own method: AreaVibes and FBI Crime Data Explorer. The FBI Crime Data Explorer counts offenses the Maricopa Police Department reported; AreaVibes grades the city in its own way. A grade or a rate is not a promise about any street.
Maricopa crime by source, side by side
Each source measures crime differently, so read each column on its own terms rather than against the others.
| Source | AreaVibes | FBI Crime Data Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| What it measures | Crime grade and reported crimes per 100,000 residents, from FBI data | Offenses reported by the Maricopa Police Department |
| Maricopa figure | Grade B+. 827 total crimes, 1,094 per 100,000 (Arizona 2,214; US 2,119); violent crime 225 per 100,000 | 2025: 198 violent (241.8 per 100,000) and 650 property (793.8 per 100,000). 2024: 167 violent and 658 property |
| Period | 2024 data | Calendar years 2025 and 2024 |
| Checked | October 11, 2026 | October 11, 2026 |
Crime data is one data point; tour the area at different times of day. Your buyer’s agent can walk the street with you at night and on a weekend before you write an offer.
Crime figures checked October 11, 2026. Per-resident rates read higher around retail and commercial blocks, where few people live. Look up any specific address yourself before you decide.
Law enforcement jurisdiction in Maricopa
Incorporated Maricopa is policed by the Maricopa Police Department. Maricopa sits in Pinal County, and unincorporated county land around the city is served by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
The Arizona DPS Highway Patrol patrols the state freeways through Maricopa: State Route 347 (John Wayne Parkway) and State Route 238. Fire and emergency medical service inside city limits comes from the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department; the city covers about 42 square miles of land, per the Census Bureau gazetteer. Ask your agent whether an address is inside city limits, because it changes police, fire and tax bills.
Major employers and commute times
Maricopa’s job base centers on the city itself, Central Arizona College, the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s casino and businesses, and commutes north to Chandler, Tempe and Phoenix. Times below are approx. drive time, no traffic, from Maricopa City Hall (Civic Center Plaza), computed with the public OSRM road router to each employer’s main site in the area. Your rush-hour drive will be longer.
- City of Maricopa 0 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Central Arizona College, Maricopa campus 3 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 11 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Intel Ocotillo campus 38 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Chandler Regional Medical Center 42 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 53 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
Before you write an offer on Maricopa Arizona real estate, your agent pulls the tax history and checks the commute at the hours you actually drive.
Buying Maricopa Arizona real estate from out of state
Many buyers of Maricopa Arizona real estate are relocating from colder or pricier states. The biggest mistake we see is buying from a photo without knowing the street, the HOA or the commute. Relocating to Maricopa? A local buyer’s agent can tour homes for you on live video and tell you what the listing photos leave out, before you fly in.
Start with the part of the city that fits your life: the established east side near City Hall and Copper Sky, or the newer subdivisions on the west side. Then compare Maricopa Arizona real estate listings against real closings, not list prices. Read our moving to Arizona guide for climate, costs and timing.
More Maricopa Arizona real estate help from our team
Not every Maricopa Arizona real estate move is a simple house purchase, and each request below gets a dedicated full-time specialist. If you are selling, you get real comps from a full-time agent, not an automated online estimate. Seasonal buyers can compare Maricopa homes with single-family homes, HOA rules and rental limits here and in nearby Chandler and Casa Grande.
Buying or selling a Maricopa business, with or without the real estate? We work with full-time business brokers who value, market and close with complete confidentiality. Retail, office, industrial, flex and multifamily belong with a full-time commercial agent, not a residential agent who handles one occasionally. For land and acreage, we check zoning, water, utilities and access before you commit, so a great price doesn’t become an unbuildable parcel.
Maricopa and Valley events: October 2026 to spring 2027
Touring Maricopa Arizona real estate listings from out of town? Plan a trip around one of these. Maricopa events are highlighted in green.
Local events (late Oct–Nov 2026)
We checked these on each event’s official site on Oct 21, 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
- Stagecoach Days: Party at Pacana (Pacana Park, Maricopa): Oct 23 to 25, 2026, with carnival rides, live music and Salsa Fest on Saturday. Free entry and parking all three days. Official site
| When | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 23 to Sun Oct 25, 2026 | Stagecoach Days: Party at Pacana Three days of carnival rides, food trucks and live music at Pacana Park; free entry and parking. | Official site |
| Sat Oct 24, 2026 | Salsa Fest Salsa tasting and voting with on-site chefs, part of Stagecoach Days at Pacana Park. | Official site |
| Sat Dec 5, 2026 | Merry Copa The city’s holiday festival with shops, food trucks and the official tree lighting. | Official site |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Phoenix Suns home opener The Suns’ downtown Phoenix arena, vs. Warriors. Home games run through April 9, 2027. | Official site |
| Oct 25 to Jan 3 | Arizona Cardinals home games The Cardinals’ stadium in Glendale: Oct 25, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20 and Jan 3. Week 18 home game vs. 49ers: the weekend of Jan 9 to 10, 2027, with the exact day set by the league after Week 17. | Official site |
| Fri Apr 2, 2027 | Arizona Diamondbacks Home opener Friday, April 2, 2027 vs. the Marlins, at the Diamondbacks’ downtown Phoenix ballpark. | Official site |
Dates checked October 11, 2026 on each event’s or team’s official site. Every date above is the one published on that official site.
Why Maricopa Arizona real estate matters in 2026
Maricopa market drivers
These are the forces behind Maricopa Arizona real estate prices this year.
- Local employers. Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus sits about 3 minutes from City Hall and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino about 11 minutes, while the Intel Ocotillo campus is about 38 minutes and Chandler Regional Medical Center about 42 (approx. drive time, no traffic, by our routing; see employers and commute times).
- State Route 347. State Route 347 is the main route north through the Gila River Indian Community to Interstate 10, so the drive time shapes demand across the city.
- City events. The city runs Stagecoach Days at Pacana Park and Merry Copa each year; see Maricopa events.
- Copper Sky. Copper Sky Regional Park, run by the city, has a lake, sports fields and a recreation center on the east side.
- Room to build. Most new homes land on the west side, where several builders are active, which keeps resale sellers competing with new construction.
- Population. Maricopa had 78,362 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate.
Moving to Maricopa from California, Washington or Texas?
The Census Bureau’s latest State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024, Table 1 (American Community Survey 1-year estimates) counts 52,383 people (±6,890) living in Arizona who lived in California a year earlier, the most from any state, followed by Washington (17,601, ±3,256) and Texas (10,306, ±2,404). These are survey estimates for 2024 with margins of error.
Maricopa versus California. In this Maricopa AZ market report, the single-family median sale price is $335,000. For California, the Census Bureau’s QuickFacts lists a median value of owner-occupied housing units of $734,700 (2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate); that is an owner-reported value, a different measure from a sale price. Maricopa has 78,362 residents, against 39,355,309 for California in the same Census Vintage 2025 estimates.
Retirement income. Arizona does not tax Social Security retirement benefits; the Arizona Department of Revenue lists them among income Arizona law does not tax.
Buying from out of state. A dedicated full-time Maricopa buyer’s agent tours Maricopa Arizona real estate listings for you on live video and checks what listing photos leave out: whether a street sits in an airport noise or flight-path area, whether a lot backs onto a wash or sits in a mapped floodplain (look up any address on the Pinal County Flood Control District “Am I in a Floodplain?” page), what the HOA rules allow, and which school district serves the address, since district lines and city lines differ in Maricopa.
The worry: One of the most searched questions about Maricopa is whether it is a good place to live, and no ranking answers that for one property. The fix: Weigh the price, school, crime and drive-time data on this page, then read our moving to Arizona guide.
Census, Department of Revenue and Flood Control District pages checked October 2026.
How we build this Maricopa Arizona real estate report
Every citywide number in this Maricopa Arizona real estate report is our market data for Maricopa, reported for single-family homes. Zip-level figures return once the current month’s zip data is complete; we do not show older zip numbers next to newer citywide data. We never publish a number we cannot verify; when a figure is not available, such as a monthly new construction series or price per square foot, we leave it out instead of guessing. Builder prices come from each builder’s own site and change often, and event dates were checked on official sites. We refresh this report every month.
Maricopa Arizona real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Maricopa, AZ right now?
The median single-family sale price in Maricopa was $335,000 in the latest month of closings, 2.3% lower than $342,900 a year earlier.
Is Maricopa a buyer’s or seller’s market in October 2026?
Maricopa is balanced. Inventory equals 4.9 months of supply, pending sales fell 38.4% year over year, and sellers received 99.3% of list price.
How long does it take to sell a house in Maricopa?
Single-family homes that closed in the latest month spent 87 days on market, 12 days faster than a year earlier. Pricing right on day one is the biggest factor you control.
How many homes are for sale in Maricopa?
In the latest month, 684 single-family homes were for sale in Maricopa, with 198 new single-family listings added during the month.
What zip codes are in Maricopa, AZ?
The ZIP codes in our Maricopa market data are 85138 and 85139. These ZIPs also cover unincorporated Pinal County areas outside the city, so check the city for any address.
Which school districts serve Maricopa addresses?
The districts with the most graded schools at Maricopa addresses are Maricopa Unified School District (B), Mobile Elementary District (C) in the FY2025 Arizona A-F letter grades. Always confirm the district for the exact address before you write an offer.
How many people live in Maricopa?
Maricopa had 78,362 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate.
Is Maricopa building new homes?
Yes. When we checked on October 11, 2026, four Maricopa new construction communities listed a base price on their builders’ sites, from The Overlook Collection at Palomino Ranch by Century Communities from $289,990 to The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado by Century Communities from $374,990. Register with your own agent before your first model visit.
Is Maricopa, AZ a good place to live?
That depends on what you need from a property and a budget, not on a ranking. This page gives the facts to weigh: a $335,000 single-family median, 4.9 months of supply, FY2025 school grades, sourced crime data and drive times to major employers.
Who pays closing costs in Arizona?
The purchase contract sets which closing costs the buyer pays and which the seller pays, and seller concessions can shift buyer costs to the seller. Ask for an estimated settlement statement before you sign.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Arizona?
It depends on the sale price, the commission you negotiate, any concessions, and your share of closing costs and loan payoffs. Ask a full-time listing agent for a written net sheet built on recent Maricopa closings.
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